[Victoria'smom]

Don't worry it's not a real voice". My son is breaking my heart. I don't know if he's getting worse or just beginning to share information with us. I can't tell him to try his medication. I wish it was as easy as that. Take it and be better. We told him sorry no one deserves that. I'm coming short on answers. I do not want him to think I just want him to "shut up and take his meds" or "take your meds and everything will be fine." At this point I'm just waiting until he pulls himself out of this. His therapist is telling him his problems are normal. Instead of making him feel better he feels more broken. How do I make him feel better? Both sides of our family are in town so the uncertain schedule is screwing him up a bit. I wish with all my heart I could make him happy and healthy.

[Jester's Rags]

My heart goes out to you and your family. I can certainly sympathize with you as I have a 17 year old son who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

It would be great if there was one pill to cure mental illness. Is your son med compliant? I’m sure you know; keeping up with your meds is important. You can let him know it may take a while for them to take effect.

I’m not sure there is much you can say to make him feel better, but you can let him know you’re there to listen when he needs you. How old is he ?

[Victoria'smom]

He's 15 and not med compliant. To be honest it's hard for even myself and my husband to be med compliant. Even if I remind them it's a 50/50 shot they will actually take it. It's hard to think anything will help when you're that far down. His dad hardly takes his blood pressure meds.

[99fairies]

You sound like a very caring mom. Wishing your family the best. Big hugs.

[Wild Coyote]

(((((( MiguelsMom and Miguel ))))))

Just keep being there for him, just like you have been.


WC

[BipolaRNurse]

Nothing is harder on a mother than watching her child struggle. I hope Miguel will reconsider his attitude toward meds. One of the things you can do to help would be to be med compliant yourself, and your husband too. Model the behavior you want to see in your child, and he may follow. Hang in there, hun. Hugs.

[liveforsummer]

I think all you can do is be there, listen and support. And you’re already doing that with such care. My heart goes out to you. Parenting is the hardest job in the world (IMO) no matter what age your kids are.

[Victoria'smom]

I'm going to have a heart to heart conversation about meds tonight. That will get him taking it at least tonight. I can't really force them down his throat, I don't want to guilt trip him either and I certainly don't want him to lie and say he took it. I really need a pill container for him. IDK I'm a mess when it comes to him.